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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.44, 230.93 and 145.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.44, 230.93 and 145.57 is: 200.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.44 : 230.93 = 145.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.44/230.93 = 145.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.44x = 230.93 × 145.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.44x = 33,616.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,616.48/167.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.77

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